he ordered the pentagon to deploy marines to assist in recovery efforts. the first wave of u.s. government aid already arrived. >> food, water. always a basic -- >> reporter: luis a worker from boston headed to the philippines. >> my home country. it's emotional, but it's part of the job. >> reporter: the devastation is so severe, people are digging through the debris to find food as they wait for the much-needed help. suzanne mcguinness, cbs news, washington. >> officials fear as many as 10,000 people died. typhoon made harrell earlier this morning with 75 miles per hour winds. you can see people trying to wade through the streets. hayan has been downgraded, headed to southern china. >>> the bay area has one of the largest fill pee know communities in the u.s. a lot of people are sending aid. church members are praying for victims in the philippines. there's a big effort to gather items they need. even children are helping collect donations in san brew know. >> at first, i was a sign holder, but then now i'm helping bring out -- >> the local chapter of the national alliance for